The threat to deploy Royal Navy gunboats to patrol UK fishing waters in the event of a no-deal Brexit has evoked memories of the so-called cod wars of the 1970s. Four 80-metre armed vessels have been placed on standby to guard British waters from EU trawlers in the event that …

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has urged Brits to stock up on stamps in another word of advice to savvy savers. While he normally encourages viewers of his popular show to buy only what they need, he is now encouraging people to buy more to save some serious cash in …

Christmas is traditionally the busiest time of year for the Post Office, and that applies more than ever in 2020. Social distancing measures mean only a limited number of customers are allowed in at a time, which has resulted in spiralling queues outside branches across Bristol. With people returning items …

Who wouldn’t love a surprise gift? After the difficult few months caused by covid-19, one local couple is spreading joy this December by sending out gifts to random addresses across the UK. The Linthorpe pair, who have chosen to remain anonymous, have sent surprise hampers filled with treats, along with …

Pregnant Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank ‘QUIT Frogmore Cottage just six weeks after Harry and Meghan loaned it to them to start their own family’ Princess Eugenie, 30, and her husband Jack Brooksbank, 34, have left Frogmore They mysteriously quit the Grade-II listed house after staying for just …

Gucci has been mocked on social media for selling a pair of “upside-down” sunglasses for £470. The luxury Italian retailer describes the item on its website as “an unconventional take on the ’50s and ’60s inspired cat eye frames.” “These sunglasses are presented with an inverted design that created an …

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has told Christmas shoppers to keep off public transport and wear face masks at all times as they splurge £1.7billion on the high street ‘before the capital plunges into Tier 3’.  More than £3million is expected to be spent every minute over the nine hours of …

Online shopping has surged in recent months as people across the UK stay indoors to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Photo: Reuters/Darren Staples A rise in online sales during the coronavirus pandemic has prompted Mayfair Equity Partners, the owner of Parcel2Go, to line up bankers to oversee an auction of …

Martin Lewis is urging people to buy stamps ahead of the Royal Mail price hike. The MoneySavingExpert has outlined what people need to do to avoid the increase in his weekly newsletter. Royal Mail is increasing the prices of both first and second class stamps from January 1. The cost of …

The rarest 50p coin in the UK is out there right now – with an eye-watering 210,000 in circulation. The Kew Gardens 50p is one of the most wanted coins out there – and it is all thanks to a mintage of 210,000. Collectors are willing to pay jaw-dropping amounts …